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Over the last two years, 2 of our volunteers (ex RAF Armourers) have restored an original Bomb Loading Power Pack. The power pack was in a shocking condition. The work they've carried out has returned the power pack to its original glory. Read their story: vulcantothesky.org/articles/armou…

Over the last two years, 2 of our volunteers (ex RAF Armourers) have restored an original Bomb Loading Power Pack.
The power pack was in a shocking condition. The work they've carried out has returned the power pack to its original glory. Read their story:
vulcantothesky.org/articles/armou…
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We are extremely pleased to hear the progress regarding the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport. This is great news for the region and hopefully for Vulcan XH558 supporters.

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#OTD 6 June 1944- Brave troops of the Allied Forces landed on the beaches of Normandy. 4,440 soldiers lost their lives on #DDay Our freedoms today were secured by their sacrifice. #DDay80 #LestWeForget

#OTD 6 June 1944-  Brave troops of the Allied Forces landed on the beaches of Normandy. 4,440 soldiers lost their lives on #DDay 
Our freedoms today were secured by their sacrifice.
#DDay80 #LestWeForget
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Join us for a screening of Falkands’ Most Daring Raid with guest appearance from Falklands veteran Group Captain Barry Smith. Includes a presentation from Barry on the remarkable story of Vulcan XM597’s diversion to Rio de Janeiro. Book your place: vulcantothesky.org/product/operat…

Join us for a screening of Falkands’ Most Daring Raid with guest appearance from Falklands veteran Group Captain Barry Smith.
Includes a presentation from Barry on the remarkable story of Vulcan XM597’s diversion to Rio de Janeiro.
Book your place: vulcantothesky.org/product/operat…
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Earlier this month #saveDSA_Airport posted a link to a petition encouraging the reopening of the airspace at the airport. We’re pleased to support and sign the petition. You can help towards the reinstatement of the airspace by signing and sharing the petition. change.org/p/reinstate-do…

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It was a pleasure to have Lee Pitcher MP visit #VulcanXH558 to find out about the #STEM education work we do with our partner The Work-wise Foundation. We have a positive outlook on our future with the support of Lee and Ros Jones - Mayor of Doncaster and the City of Doncaster Council.

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Airshow season is well underway! Our team will be will be at Royal International Air Tattoo, Friday 18 to Sunday 20 July 2025. Come visit us, shop #VulcanXH558 merchandise, and share stories of seeing XH558 over the years. Here's a flashback to Duxford 2014: youtube.com/watch?v=Alcb9Q…

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IMAGE: #VulcanXH558 1 July 1960 Delivery Flight © Rolls-Royce XH558 was the first of the upgraded B.2 version to enter service with the #RAF, being delivered to No. 230 OCU at #RAFWaddington on 1 July 1960. Almost immediately 230 OCU transferred to #RAFFinningley.

IMAGE: #VulcanXH558 1 July 1960 Delivery Flight © Rolls-Royce

XH558 was the first of the upgraded B.2 version to enter service with the #RAF, being delivered to No. 230 OCU at #RAFWaddington on 1 July 1960.  Almost immediately 230 OCU transferred to #RAFFinningley.
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#OnThisDay - Thursday 3 July 2008 was a momentous day. A CAA inspector had been at the Marshall Aerospace offices in Cambridge since 9am, checking over their records before jumping in a car to drive to Bruntingthorpe to see #VulcanXH558... vulcantothesky.org/articles/octob…

#OnThisDay - Thursday 3 July 2008 was a momentous day. A CAA inspector had been at the Marshall Aerospace offices in Cambridge since 9am, checking over their records before jumping in a car to drive to Bruntingthorpe to see #VulcanXH558... vulcantothesky.org/articles/octob…
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Great to welcome Rowan Campbell-Pilling to #VulcanXH558 earlier this year! Competing in FIA F4 with 21 trophies in 30 races in his first season, he's on track for F1. Back on the podium at Silverstone last weekend with an epic new helmet😍 📷: Jakob Ebrey 🔗 linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Great to welcome <a href="/officialrowancp/">Rowan Campbell-Pilling</a> to #VulcanXH558 earlier this year! Competing in FIA F4 with 21 trophies in 30 races in his first season, he's on track for F1.
Back on the podium at Silverstone last weekend with an epic new helmet😍
📷: Jakob Ebrey
🔗
linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…
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We were delighted to recently welcome Defence Secretary John Healey to see Vulcan XH558. Our Chairman, Air Cdre Edward Jarron - a former Vulcan pilot - gave him a cockpit tour of this iconic all-British designed and built Cold War jet. ✈️🇬🇧 #VulcanXH558 #ColdWar #RAF

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We’re at Royal International Air Tattoo all weekend (18–20 July). Come say hello and share your memories of #VulcanXH558. On Sunday, VTS Trustee Steve Liddle will sign copies of his book Shaping the Vulcan - available at our stand! Relive that iconic 2015 take-off: youtube.com/watch?v=7kuE9A… #RIAT2025

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The Vulcan to the Sky Trust has today launched a critical fundraising appeal to protect and preserve the legendary Avro Vulcan XH558. vulcantothesky.org/vulcan-appeal/